Cichlids - African Rift Lake
Afra Cichlid
Cynotilapia afra
Also known as: Cynotilapia afra, Dogtooth Cichlid
A slim mbuna with many regional color forms, from blue and black bars to bright yellow dorsals.
- Water
- Freshwater
- Temperature
- 76–82°F
- pH
- 7.6–8.6
- Hardness
- 10–20 dGH
- Max size
- 4 in
- Min tank
- 55 gal
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Social
- Harem
- Swim level
- Middle
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Lifespan
- 5-10 years
- Breeding
- Mouthbrooder
- Suitability
- Intermediate
- Origin
- Lake Malawi
Males are territorial, so keep one male with several females in a 55 gallon or larger rock-filled mbuna tank. Needs hard, alkaline water and a diet of quality pellets with some vegetable matter. Avoid mixing with similar-looking mbuna.
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